To honor a distinguished microbiologist identified with clinical microbiology.
The award recipient serves as the ASM Division C Divisional Lecturer, delivering
the annual Clinical Microbiology Division Lecture at the ASM General Meeting

Eligibility:

Outstanding research accomplishments, clinical or nonclinical, leading
to or forming the foundation for important applications in clinical microbiology.

Award:

The award consists of a $2,000 cash prize, a commemorative piece, and
travel expenses to the presentation ceremonies at the ASM General Meeting.

Nominations:

All nomination materials must be submitted electronically.
Nominations must be received by October 1. Nominations will be considered without updating for three years. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations must consist of the following:

Letter of Nomination. Describe the nominee's research accomplishments and how they form the foundation for important applications in clinical microbiology. Include a list of the nominee's ten most relevant publications to the award.

Curriculum vitae. inclluding a list of publications.

Two letters of support. Two letters of support must come from persons, other than the nominator, who are familiar with the nominee's qualifications and accomplishments.